Greens Restaurant & Bar in Winchester

Had a great sunday lunch on their last day before closing sadly! Buzzing afternoon though!!

A great restaurant with a "secret" garden.

Hidden gem on Wickham Square!! Delicious food, friendly staff. Highly recommended!!

Celebrated our wedding anniversary last weekend. The fillet steak was the best we've had in a long while! Excellent service and wonderful dessert. Highly recommended!

Greens..more Red. Red with rage after this restaurant completely ruined my mums 80th birthday family meal. She is too polite to complain, but I am not. Where do I start; - dodgy Guinness (pipes clearly needed cleaning) - overcooked steaks med when rare ordered, well done x2 when med ordered (I have better cooked steaks in an Harvester for a % of the price) - meals returned because food cold on more than one occasion. Part of meal then I guess microwaved and returned to original plate - mushroom sauce that lacked mushroom - poor table service, waited ages between starts and main and yet we were only one in restaurant - lack of customer service Some of the party have visited this restaurant before, hence why it was booked this time, but even they could not believe how much the quality of the service and food had dropped, we may explain why we were the only ones in the restaurant. My only recommendation regarding this restaurant is…DONT VISIT IT.

We arrived at lunchtime after closing- lunchtime was over, sadly. The owner led us to a ‘Shepherd’s Hut’ in the BEAUTIFUL garden and proceeded to feed us the best Sunday lunch ( roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with a huge array of fresh vegetables) we have had since coming back to England. My Texan husband was tickled pink- he couldn’t believe their incredible hospitality. Cannot speak highly enough of this fabulous experience in an English country garden. Thank you! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Starters for the 4 of us were very nice, sadly that’s where the nice ends, 4 main courses, roast chicken very dry, clearly not freshly cooked, the roast beef closely resembled shoe leather, also wasn’t asked if rare, medium or well done was required, the vegetarian option was equally as poor, gravy already poured over the meal upon delivery, the vegetable that were delivered separately were OK. At no time did any staff member come over to ask if everything was OK. All 4 of us left a good half of the meal. We paid the bill and left. Upon leaving was the only time the manager/ owner asked if everything was ok , one of our group said no, the manager/ owner appear to shrug his shoulders, just as I was going to support my friend, therefore there was not point in commenting any further. I don’t think the owner / manager had any idea of customer service, and for that matter the chef had little idea of presentation

Went back here for the first time in quite a few years. All 4 of our group were very impressed with the food from the interesting lunch menu. We had 3 courses and were happy with each item. Service good, though decor a bit tired. It was a pub and still feels like a pub which is fine. For a midweek lunch it was busy. Will go again.

Food was great however such a limited menu Service was helpful and ideally brighter lighting might be needed for next time. And please maybe bring your prices down Keep up the good work!

Lovely breakfast in the sunshine.

Very overpriced food here. Over £15 for a very small salad with only half an avocado, some lettuce leaves and a small amount of salmon. Not much appealed on the menu but that might be me. Staff were friendly enough but the whole place lacks atmosphere with a dated carpet and blinds everywhere making it feel dark.

Had a great evening with friends at Greens Restaurant it was disappointing not to see many people dining at this restaurant as we all found the food excellent and the service was great. We are all look forward to going again . John.

My son took me for mother's day lunch everything was perfect food was amazing friendly waiting staff carol the owner is always friendly and welcoming my day was so lovely thank you

Can't comment on food but the atmosphere, wine selection and complimentary glass of fizz made our evening

Food was nice and the staff were attentive and friendly. The red wine was well chilled, so could have been warmer to give maximum flavour.

Although I lived close by for 9 years, I'd never been back. Went with a friend for dinner. TBH I don't go out to pubs etc. much as I like to cook at home, and always think "it's not hot enough", "there's not enough" or "I could have done that at home"...so I was very pleasantly surprised with how fabulous our meal was. The welcome from the moment I got in was warm, friendly and welcoming. Excellent table service and a great ambience for a get together over a nice meal. All I can say is great team, service and food. I/We will definitely be back. Not one issue at all.

Excellent food, excellent service, outstanding service staff (waitress and barman). Could have been a tad warmer but not enough to lower rating :-)

Food is really nothing to cry home about, especially when they charge so much! 2 courses for over £30 and then most items also have a supplement charge! I found the supplement charge quite insulting and it’s something I haven’t seen before. Roast has the standard dry meat, boiled veg and the universal gravy…sticky toffee pudding was the only saving grace despite being obviously microwaved.

Lovely Sunday lunch served near a cosy open fire!

Superb lunch with family at Greens. Really warm welcome, well paced and friendly service and excellent food. A great all round experience.

The staff here are wonderfully welcoming, as well as making sure that everything throughout the evening was all good. The food was also delicious and well presented. will be going back.

Thank you Carol and Frank for another wonderful evening. The food was first rate as usual and the welcome warm and friendly

The food is amazing, it was a large party so a bit of waiting but not bothered, it was really worth waiting for. Very friendly staff and cannot wait to go back. Big Thank-you especially the Chef

Excellent communication with Restaurant prior to reservation, very friendly and helpful Manager Carol. The food was good, generous portion sizes, and reasonable value for money, recommended .

Absolutely fantastic! Always walked past this restaurant but I won’t again! Food absolutely top notch presented beautifully, tasted amazing & staff very welcoming will definitely be returning, Thankyou!

Great meal and friendly service

Wonderful lunch - delicious food - friendly service. Highly recommend

We recently visited for a weekday lunch, which was thoroughly enjoyable. The sun was shining so we opted to sit in the ‘secret garden’ at the back of the restaurant which leads directly to the river & water meadows. Service was both friendly and efficient and our food was tasty. The desserts were particularly yummy! We will definitely be back.

Went with friends for Sunday lunch , we were served by one young waiter dressed in shorts, trainers and unclean top who also seemed to have a BO issue which was an unpleasant experience. We had to wait an unacceptable period of time for the waiter (not sure on his training) who took a mains order for four. Eventually the meals arrived at the table, the young female asked who was having the the Roast Beef …… we informed her that we had all ordered the Pork , her reply “oh yea it looks like pork “ Now I know in Yorkshire people wear Flat Caps , imagine our surprise when the Yorkshire Puddings on our dinner plates were flatter than any cap which made us all comment and ask who made them , it seems Carol made them ! The dinner was small for the price, at least the plates were hot!! Service from there on went from poor to bad! In summary a terrible experience which seemed exasperated by lack of staff and training.

Such a lovely place to visit with kind, welcoming staff and a great atmosphere especially in the garden. The team go the extra mile and nothing is too much trouble. I cannot wait to try the food! Much better to visit than the other places in Wickham Square.

We didn’t have food this evenings but I must say the service and the staff are amazing and very friendly and helpful will make this our regular

I can't fault Carol and her team at Greens, she went above and beyond to make my Mum's 90th birthday lunch extra special. She offered to reserve the sofa area for us to mingle and have a prosecco on arrival and made us all feel really welcome. We were able to look at the specially printed menu (with mum's name on it!) and make our choices before going to sit down. Everyone really enjoyed their roasts, the roast pork came with a lovely bit of crackling, there was also a very nice Sea Bass dish which went down well. I especially liked the fact that we were never rushed, we were able to take our time over everything and have a really relaxed lunch. The service was excellent, there were 14 of us but the small team coped brilliantly. We will definitely come back to eat as the food was lovely and the staff are really great. It's a fabulous place for a special occasion but I'm sure it is just as nice for any visit. A huge thanks to Carol for all her help with the organisation both before and on the day and the really warm welcome, Mum loved her big day.

Remember this restaurant prior to covid being awesome. Sadly came for mother's day lunch to treat my mum and mother-inlaw and was very disappointed. Quality was lacking as was presentation and attention to detail. Salad was wilted and the cured salmon was dry, clearly been plated up hours before as was the veg so overcooked and dry I couldn't believe how bad the veg was. No check backs on starters or desserts despite having to swap one of the dishes. had to leave the table numerous times to find staff for any assistance. A real disappointment to a great memory held of the place, clearly a very distant memory it is. It's understandable food may be prepped ina dance when having a busy restaurant but take some pride in what you are serving. There's no excuse for items missing from dishes, wilted salad and over stewed veg. Upon payment not even asked if everything was alright or OK woth the meal or experience, food was poor as was the service. Shame as the majority of the staff are young and very green and in need of some service training, my advice to the management or who seemed as management (older lady and gentleman) focus on standards and training, and if a customer says something is preped badly its not an argument or a debate..... just correct it. You should be embarrassed to serve some of the quality you served on mothers day, I know I would be as a waitress or as a chef.... you don't deserve the job title.

Very nice Sunday roast! My family and I visited a while back and can't wait to come back! The food was amazing, as was the service. Look forward to seeing you again.

The best meal I have had in a restuarant. Very friendly and accommodating. I had black pudding, crispy bacon and pouched egg to start, very tasty and a perfect, runny poached egg. I asked for the chicken without the Stilton and mushroom sauce because I don't like Stilton. They offered to make a special mushroom sauce, the whole meal was hot, perfectly cooked and delicious. The staff are friendly and polite but not intrusive. The food is a bit more expensive than other restaurants but worth it for the quality of the produce and presentation. I never review restaurants but felt that this one deserved the effort.

We have been going to greens restaurant for many years Carol and Frank and all there staff make you feel very welcome the food is always delicious presented lovely we have never had to complain about our meal Sunday lunches are the best

Came for a meal as noticed they had a vegan lentil five bean sweet potato cottage pie for veganry and was not disappointed! Lovely creamy sweet pot topping and the flavour inside was so tasty, the veg was perfectly cooked too. Great vegan option as not seen that as a option at other restaurants, overall great meal would recommend!!!

A bit underwhelming. Nice staff but indifferent Sunday lunch.

Superbly cooked evening meal, nice cosy table, friendly welcome, catered for 6 of us perfectly

Popped in during light switch on. 3 of us but only one wanted a drink. Told after 5 mins sitting near the bar that we’d have to leave our table if someone else needed it as they were busy. Won’t be coming back - a shame as wanted to see what it was like for future visits with family who are also moving to the area. Not a friendly welcome! Pics to show spare tables…

Staff very friendly and helpful

Had a great time with my partner here. Nice food and nice environment. love it!!

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Really liked it there but couldn't get my head round the £2-00 pounds meat supplements

Very nice place and delicious food

Great service and great food,I would highly recommend this place

Full of surprises, nice food and nice people.

Lovely staff and very welcoming. Very accommodating for us when we stopped in.

Getting to be a regular here and love the welcome family atmosphere. Staff seem happy knowledgeable and keen to make your visit the best it can be. Food is always that cut above alternative eating establishments and worth the wait as this place fills up to the brim and you must book a few days ahead. Do say if something is not quite right. I reluctantly mentioned a minor detail and was made to feel welcome the issue more than resolved and no fuss. Thanks guys. They deserve a medal for the sterling effort to keep going all through covid and now as we start to feel safe out again. Food great as usual. Thanks.

Consistently fabulous! We've shared many a birthday celebration, work lunch, NYE's and the in between lovely nights out with friends and family. It is the perfect cocktail of gorgeous food & wonderful service. Thank you team Greens!

A nice pub, unfortunately the experience was ruined by the terrible attitude of the barlady. Rude and unwelcoming this was our first and will be our last visit to the pub. We then went to the Square Cow which was fantastic. On speaking to some other customers it appears our experience isn't a one off. Until there is a change of staff I would avoid.

Lunch for four people, very nicely served and excellent food.

We love it . Very friendly staff and you are made welcome

Phoned up and reserved a table, to be fair there was a few left, however it is still covid time and thought it was best. New staff tried very hard to be efficient. We had a lovely lunch, the roast became a duo, but was well cooked. The turkey was moist and the beef medium rare. Drinks were lovely

Had a lovely Friday night meal here - great food, atmosphere and lovely staff. Would recommend

Lovely secret garden which can be accessed through the water meadows. Good selection of food and drink. Outside space is dog friendly

Excellent staff, good atmosphere and wonderful food. Thank you all very much for ensuring our family party went off so well.

Our first time at Greens eating we were not disappointed. Celebrating a friends birthday, the service from the moment we walked in, to leaving impeccable. The Menu wasn't too over bearing, it had just the right amount of selection; and when it arrived, superb. A great choice of Wine to choose from. Thank you. Will be coming back for sure! .... and a year later we did return, after lockdown and into their gorgeous garden today. Wonderful service, thank you Carol and the young chap who was also helping, so professional. Good menu, good service, social distancing excellent, perfect. Thank you again (30.5.21) Another superb visit to Greens. Never disappointed with their service, menu, and location, beautiful in the secret garden. Seriously recommend. Thanks to Carol and her lovely team for another lovely way to spend a Sunday, visit. (15.8.21)

We ate here for our family celebration of our Golden Wedding anniversary, our party comprising two vegetarians, one vegan, two junior age boys, and two meat eaters with very different tastes. Every one of us was very pleased with our choices, which exceeded expectations as we felt the setting and atmosphere was somewhat traditional. There were two vegetarian / vegan options for mains, both of which proved very enjoyable. A kids' menu was also offered, which suited our six year old very well. The meat eaters had their personal favourites, steak and lamb. Service was efficient and pleasant, though I would have preferred the staff and the owner to wear face coverings, comparing unfavourably with a nearby restaurant we visited two days before.

Burger was tiny it looked lost in the roll, chips were ok, but over priced for what we got, seating area outside was nice, service was slow and they brought the wrong dish for my daughter, below average experiance

We booked for a family get together and as we were taking a dog we booked for the garden. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed their meals (burgers, risotto, Sea Bass & steak) and the puds were all lovely. The service was superb and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Bringing out rugs etc as the evening got a little chilly. Would absolutely recommend.

Five of us for lunch, we had to wait a little while for one couple to arrive but we weren't rushed to our table which was nice. Stayers arrived i' no time and were superb. Main courses of roasts all round were well received. Some of the party had puddings which were very good. Wine flowed and we left as it got dark so overall a good lunch.

Family meal for 6. The restaurant staff were really welcoming and the owner was delightful. Everyone enjoyed their food choice. Especially impressive since my sister has eaten scallops in fancy hotels all over the world and said that these were the best she had. Husband's burger was just the right side of pink and my lamb with Lyonnnaise potatoes etc reminded me just how much I like Lyonnnaise potato. This sounds odd but I couldn't not fault it.

Lovely staff varied menu thought my fish and chips were a bit on the greasy side

Food and service great highly recommend

We had an amazing time visiting Greens. We had drinks in the secret garden and delicious food inside. Service was excellent and we couldn’t have hoped for more on a rare night out. Thank you!

Met on arrival by a female not wearing a mask. Taken to a small area of 3 tables; one for 5 (already seated), one for 4 (no-one seated) and one for 2 which was ours. I felt uncomfortably close to the table for 5 and assumed the table for 4 would remain vacant, it did not. Within half an hour 4 people were seated,. There were too many people seated within this area, though an external door was opened. From what I could see, diners on other tables were similarly seated too close to each other. Food was, as always, excellent. Dessert was brought to the table by Carol who, besides not wearing a mask, managed to place herself as close as possible to us both while placing the dishes on the table. To cap it all, the waiter who took payment, removed his mask to respond to a question, Due to all this lack of COVID security, I felt very uncomfortable and anxious. We left as soon as possible, with the intention of not returning anytime soon. Very disappointed.

The pub seems well versed in their Covid procedures and my wife and I felt very safe. On to the important bit, the food. It was phenomenal. I started with the scolops with black pudding.... amazing, well cooked, personally I would have had the black budding a little less done, but was tasty none the less and beautifully presented (it looked so good I forgot to take a photo). I know this is a personal thing again but my lamb was perfectly cooked, slightly pink in the middle and melted in the mouth, the seabass was also lovely, tasted fresh and again fell apart, it was lovely and moist and had a lot of flavour, beautifully complimented with the sauce. The sticky toffee pudding was also very moist and not too sweet. The pub itself has a lovely homely feel, im not sure if it is family run, but it certainly has that feel to it. Very warm and inviting.

So before lockdown started we ate here for the first time with friends for a birthday celebration and were not disappointed. The menu was just perfect and not overbearing, service excellent. So lockdown happened! Today we returned to their gorgeous secret garden. A wonderful Sheppards Hut in the garden, good distancing between tables, wonderful service provided by Carol & her team, good menu again not overbearing just the right amount. Love love love it here ... highly recommend it.

Excellent lunch, no booking required and great location just on the square in Wickham so easy parking. Service was just right

Sunday lunch in the lovely garden overlooking the water meadows. I had a nut roast roast, also ordered was a beef and chicken roast. Arrived steaming hot and well presented. It didn't disappoint and tasted perfect. Although already full, we all had the sticky toffee pudding - I think its the best I've ever had, it just melted in your mouth. Can't wait to return. Thank you

Finally out of lock down visited Greens wonderful beer garden, they have outside serving with a shepherd's hut, great views across the meadow. Lovely staff, great food and drink and nice atmosphere. Can't wait to return.

Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day, was amazing, food excellent, superb service and great staff, I will book for next year.....

Lovely restaurant. We went for Sunday lunch . The food was very good. The service was excellent friendly and polite. All in all a very enjoyable lunch .We will definately be going again.

The restaurant is very cold, we won't go back until the weather warms up. The food was just ok this time but in the past it's been better so I'll still give them four stars. Chips used to be very chunky but looked like frozen, maybe due to lock down just ending.

Been to Greens on many occasions and never been disappointed. The roast beef dinner was perfect , sprouts were a pleasant surprise , for me , not the wife !! . Had a good chat with the land lady , very professional and taking every Covid precaution necessary, we felt very at ease and would highly recommended going . The food here is always top class with top class service . Please support these establishments, they need us at this unprecedented time .

Just eaten the best ever lockdown pizzas from Greens. These were especially cooked for us after I raved about them so much during the last lockdown. These are seriously the best pizzas I have ever eaten in the UK and worth every penny. Seafood pizza has big chunks of white fish, shellfish and olives. Meat Fest was piled high with cheese and crispy Parma ham. Veggie one had yummy chunks of goat cheese, mushroom and red onion. Thank you Carol for the bespoke service. It is appreciated.

Visited on Saturday evening with my partners parents. Carol is always so friendly and welcoming which makes you feel at home. Had the pigeon for starter, sea bream for main and apple crumble for dessert, all were delicious! Great wine followed by an espresso martini. Will be back as soon as lockdown is over!

Delicious lunch for 3. Warm and welcoming. Carol and her well trained staff have adapted to provide a Covid safe environment without losing their lovely ambience. Well done, we will be back.

Welcoming service with good quality food available. Enjoyed each course. Would benefit from a decor upgrade

We always try to visit Greens when nearby. It’s our favourite restaurant in the area. Just wished we lived closer to enjoy it more often. Popped in 25 October for late Sunday lunch after a day out and we weren’t disappointed. My partner had salmon and crayfish starter while I opted for goats cheese and caramelised walnut salad. Both were delicious. I had the nut roast for main served with all the roast trimmings inc Yorkshire pudding. My partner had roast beef which also was cooked to perfection. Served with a selection of veg including cauliflower cheese. All so hearty and filling we couldn’t manage a dessert. We always find it a friendly and welcoming service with a nice warm atmosphere in the restaurant. The staff are attentive but not over the top. We had a late sitting and even though we didn’t finish till after closing time we weren’t hurried out. We’ll be back. See you soon Carol & Greens.

Disappointed with food and service was slow. After reading reviews was expecting more. Concerned as not really complying with covid rules. No direction from owner or staff when you enter re track and trace or hand sanitizer etc. Owner walking around without mask on. Waiting staff standing very close to tables. Table was sticky so not clean regularly.

Nice relaxed atmosphere, well spaced out. Delicious food and warm and friendly service, thank you.

Lovely place to eat. A bit pricey but exceptional food. Probably a place we will save for special occasions.

Wonderful Sunday roast with Hampshire beef - finished off with a great Creme Brûlée - definitely worth a visit, or several. Staff very attentive

Really lovely evening with great service and wonderful food . We had the mussels , lamb and indulged in a Creme Brûlée , all beautifully presented and yummy! Thank you for for great evening :)

Great food. Quiet but attentive staff. Did I mention the great good? We will be back

Fantastic food, wonderful presentation and great staff ... what more is there to ask for? We asked for a quiet spot as two of our party are a little hard of hearing, not that it's ever a noisy place to eat, and this was accommodated perfectly. Everything is entirely C-19 safe too, so it was a very relaxed and enjoyable evening.

Our favourite local restaurant. Always excellent food and service. A gem.

Exceptional meal. Partner had fillet steak and I had sea bream. Cooked to utter perfection. Well worth the money

Food was nice enough, just not wow. Service was pleasant, although social distancing was not really observed. The whole evening was fine with no complaint, but for the prices that were charged in comparison to other restaurants I would have expected more. It just lacked a little finesse.

Fantastic place to eat. Amazing food, lovely garden and wonderful staff. 5 stars isn’t enough. We visit regularly and never had a bad experience.

Excellent food and very welcoming! Definitely reccomend, really enjoyable evening

Food was nicely presented, was of a good standard, staff courteous. Rather overpriced for setting.

Went in for pre booked Sat lunch. Quiet which after being there is a real surprise. Totally Covid safe compliant, excellent staff and the food is amazing value and quality. I rarely give 5 stars but was left with no choice. Steak and Ale pie to die for!

After a family walk in wickham on a very hot day, we decided we needed a drink and a spot of lunch. We headed into the square and came across this. We were welcomed by a member of staff, lots of distancing, hand sanitiser available and felt very 'safe'. The restaurant was fairly quiet and as it was a beautiful day, we were invited to sit in the garden. Finding the garden was a little tricky but it was very beautiful and the owner was already in the garden who was just fantastic, spent time talking to us, lovely with our children and couldn't do enough for us.We have two fussy kids but the kids menu was great, with a 2 or 3 course option which is ideal and lots of choice. As a vegetarian, i ordered a goats cheese salad which was a starter so she offered to make it a main meal which was great. The food came out quickly and was honestly so delicious! Meals were clearly made fresh and we all had an empty plate. The goats cheese salad was amazing, and my partner had the gourmet steak burger which he said was delicious. The kids meals were lovely especially the fish. The toilets are spotlessly clean as is the rest of the restaurant and the garden area is beautiful.The place isnt the cheapest we've ever been too but was honestly worth every penny as we had such a lovely afternoon and we would not hesitate to come back - the owner being so friendly and lovely just made it even nicer - thank you so much!

We have just visited this restaurant we had the goats cheese salad and the salmon and crayfish salad omg it was amazing 10 out of 10 we are on holiday and we will definitely be back spotless amd clean and staff are so friendly massive Thankyou.

We tried, on the off chance of being able to pick up a take away at short notice, on a Sunday, and sure enough, they were obliging. 30 minutes later, a very pleasant lady put two beef roasts into the boot of our car, ready for the 15 minute drive home. The food was still hot enough when we got home and ready to eat. The beef was beautiful, as was the veg. More than we normally pay, but it is a restaurant that is offering restaurant standard take away food. All in all we were very impressed with the food and the service, and it was good value for money. Would we use it again; absolutely we will. Thank you to the Chefs and staff for providing us with a wonderful Sunday roast, in these difficult times.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Frank and Carol for looking after my partners Mother over the last few weeks. They have been providing takeaway meals on a regular basis, all of which have been great quality. Just what is needed for someone who is unable to get out on her own to get food etc. Great to see a local business supporting their local community. Thanks again to you both.

With a number of local restaurants providing a takeaway service during their closure, my friends and I decided to try Greens. We all ordered fish and chips. This was collected, paid for and distributed to our various households where we are in lockdown.Our disappointment could not have been greater when opening each parcel. A piece of badly cooked soggy fish,no more than 4 inches in length was revealed. We thought they had forgotten the chips, but underneath the fish were 8 overcooked small chips.The meai was probably the worst,and least, we have ever had. We chose fish and chips as a simple meal to cook. What could go wrong? I ask, was this a rip-off in difficult times or just meanness? I have been told that this restaurant has been good in the past, so was it incompetence? We have since had excellent, and cheaper meals, from another local pub/restaurant.One thing is sure, we will not use it again during the crisis and it is very unlikely we will go there afterwards.